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30+ Exciting Events in Cape Town You Won’t Want to Miss this March 2026

Mark off your diaries now and close out the summer with the best events in Cape Town this March. Before the leaves start turning golden and the evenings begin to grow just a little chilly, spend your remaining summer days outside, getting the most of what Cape Town has to offer.

This month, events on offer range from calm activities to fast-paced fun. These include a variety of music festivals, cultural markets, and stage shows. This guide is consistently updated throughout the month, so make sure to bookmark it and check back in for even more events.

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival, fondly known as “Africa’s Grandest Gathering,” is a world-renowned event held annually in the heart of the Mother City.

Celebrating diverse music styles, it features a stellar lineup of local and international jazz legends, drawing thousands of enthusiasts. The festival spans two days, with multiple stages – indoor and outdoor – hosting unforgettable performances.

The 2026 lineup includes international acts Jacob Collier and Yellowjackets, local hero Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, and other local favourites Rorisang Sechile, Jabulile Majola, Manana and Nduduzo Makhatini.

Cost: R1350 (daily pass) | R2100 (weekend pass). Tickets can be booked on Ticketmaster.

When: 27 – 28 March 2026
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town

Everything About This Year’s Jazz Festival

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Francophonie le Cap

Now in its fifth year, The Francophonie Food & Culture Festival is a free, family-friendly festival offers an engaging celebration of French language, culture, and creativity.

Visitors can explore more than 60 stalls offering authentic food, artisanal products, and cultural displays from across the Francophone world. The festival grounds will be alive with activity, featuring a vibrant beer garden serving world-renowned Belgian beers and refined wine tastings for guests to enjoy while immersed in the atmosphere of musique, culture et gourmandises. A live raclette station run by the Swiss Consulate will allow visitors to watch this classic dish being prepared on site, adding to the culinary journey.

The stage serves as the heart of the celebration, where audiences can enjoy the high-energy spectacle of Can-Can dancers and lively performances from Madagascar, among other international acts. Alongside live French music, these performances showcase the vibrant diversity and creativity of Francophone cultures.

Cost: Free entry

When: 14 March 2026 | 10am – 5pm
Where: Belgian Residence, 29 Boshof Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town

St Patrick’s Day at the Range

St. Patrick’s Day returns to The Range this year, and is bringing a full day of music, performance, and celebration with the Irish South African Association.

Join in the fun of live music, Irish dancing, food stalls, and family-friendly fun — all filled with plenty of craic and ceoil.

This year’s music line-up features Pinch of Celt, Jenny & James, and Cnoc Na Gaoithe (Ire) alongside vibrant Irish dancing performances from WPCDA that bring the spirit and rhythm of Ireland to Cape Town.

Dress to impress in your best green and gold – there will be a prize for best dressed!

Cost: R220 (adult) | R50 (kids). Tickets available on Quicket.

When: 15 March 2026 | 11am – 5pm
Where: The Range Venue, Orpen Rd, Tokai, Cape Town

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Mommy and Me Expo

Mommy and Me Pregnancy, Baby and Toddler Market creates a relaxed and vibrant marketplace experience, while showcasing unique clothing, accessories, toys, and much more.

The two-day market expo offers some great retail therapy to explore and shop a plethora of creative clothing and services from various pregnancy, baby, and toddler vendors. Fit your nursery room out with adorable furniture, educational toys, handmade covers and blankets, decor, and essentials such as baby products, prams/strollers, and many more.

Expecting moms can browse bump-to-baby goods such as breastfeeding products, and maternity fashion, as well as purchase toys and educational activities for their little ones.

Cost: R100. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: 28 – 29 March 2026 | 9am
Where: Klein Joostenberg Events Venue, Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch

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Jonathan Roxmouth: KEYCHANGE

In KEYCHANGE, pianist and performer Jonathan Roxmouth showcases the various piano-based comedians, singers and entertainers who have shaped and influenced his musical tastes through various phases of his life.

Backed by a fantastic five-piece band, Jonathan will be playing and belting out the music of piano rockers and singers that have shaped him as one of South Africa’s favourite entertainers.

Cost: R250 – R350. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: 4 – 28 March 2026 | 8pm | Sat matinee at 3pm
Where: Theatre on the Bay, Link St, Camps Bay

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RockHammer Festival

RockHammer Festival returns with a night dedicated to the very best of South Africa’s alternative rock scene.

This event brings together a powerful lineup, including Mark Haze, Harmony Junction, Marene, A Swift Redemption, Left at the Robot, Jack ’n Jill, and The Unpopular Department.

Expect dynamic stage presence, signature rock energy, and a crowd ready for one of the standout live shows of the year.

Cost: R180 – R220. Tickets available on Quicket.

When: 28 March 2026 | 3pm – 11.30pm
Where: The Daisy Jones Bar, Summerhill Wines, R44, Stellenbosch

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The Kingdom of Ubuntu

The Kingdom of Ubuntu – The Musical in Concert is a powerful live musical experience celebrating African unity, ancestry and collective spirit. blending original music, orchestral arrangements and contemporary African dance.

Journey through a kingdom where diverse clans, languages, and traditions converge. Experience betrayal, love, power, and leadership told through the heartbeat of Africa – with all 11 official South African languages woven into one unforgettable story.

Created by visionary Elvis Sibeko, the stage will ignite with performances from celebrated artists: Mbuso Khoza, Ann Masina, Mbulelo Grootboom, Bongiwe Nakani, Vuyolwethu Biyela, Amanda Seome, Dizu Plaatjies and many more others.

The Afri-Arts Choir are set to lift the roof with powerful harmonies, as well as accompaniment by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra alongside an indigenous orchestra led by Dizu Plaatjies, blending classical grandeur with African soul. Dance artistry by the Sbonelo Dance Project will set the stage ablaze.

Cost: R150 – R300. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: 6 – 7 March 2026 | 7.30pm
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town City Centre

All About The Kingdom of Ubuntu

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Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek

The Franschhoek Wine Valley is set to make history as the first African destination of the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival. Since its inception in 1967, the festival has been a cultural cornerstone in the global music industry, held in the picturesque town of Montreux Switzerland, celebrated for its diverse musical line-up spanning jazz, blues, pop, and rock.

Headlining the Arches main stage is Salif Keita, the iconic Malian artist known as the Golden Voice of Africa, alongside South African trumpeter and composer Mandisi Dyantyis, a defining figure in modern African jazz.

Also featured are Billy Monama’s Guitar Convergence with Moss Mogale and Vusi Mahlasela, created especially for the festival, and The Kesivan amaBig Band Experience – a 26-piece South African–European collaboration reimagining Amapiano through a large acoustic jazz ensemble, with vocals by Boohle, Stogie T and BONJ.

Cost: R2250 per day. Tickets available on Ticketmaster.

When: 27 – 29 March 2026
Where: Various venues across Franschhoek

The First Lineup for the Montreux Jazz Festival

Cape Town City Ballet: Dracula

Cape Town City Ballet presents the South African Premiere of David Nixon CBE’s Dracula, a work that has left audiences around the world breathless with its intoxicating blend of beauty, danger, and dramatic storytelling. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the novel and ballet adaptation follow the journey of Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor sent to Transylvania to facilitate Count Dracula’s real estate transactions in England.

As Dracula sets his sights on London, the ballet unfolds into a dramatic exploration of seduction, fear and transformation. Iconic elements such as the haunting female vampires, heightened suspense and ever-present tension between good and evil are brought vividly to life on stage, as Stoker’s dark, atmospheric novel is translated into a visually striking and emotionally charged theatrical experience.

Cost: R200 – R450. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: 13 – 29 March 2026 | 7pm | Sat and Sun: 2pm
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town City Centre

Everything You Need to Know About Dracula

Spier Light Art

Spier’s iconic Light Art display is open once again. The wine farm is transformed into a gallery, with visitors being free to wander among the lights under the stars. Spier hosts sixteen site-specific art installations activating the landscape, and visitors are free to wander, discover, and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells.

Visiting the display is free, and there are free guided tours on specific days, which must be booked in advance. Attendees can also enjoy a curated picnic box or a meal at one of Spier’s bespoke restaurants. Enjoy a glass of wine while you’re there, and immerse yourself in the wonders of the lights.

Cost: Free entry. Reservations must be made on Dineplan.

When: 6 March – 6 April 2026 | daily from 6.30pm
Where: Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch, 7603

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Cape Town Carnival

The Cape Town Carnival once again brings together almost 50 000 spectators to the streets of Cape Town for an evening of fun and dancing in celebration of its 16th anniversary.

This annual spectacle is a melting pot of culture and heritage in a colourful display of beautiful costumes, incredible floats, fantastic music and captivating dance performances featuring more than 1500 dancers – drawing visitors and locals to the world-renowned Mother City.

Cost: Free entry.

When: 21 March 2026 | Carnival Villages Open at 3pm | Opening Ceremony at 6pm | Parade Starts at 6.15pm
Where: The Fanwalk, Green Point

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Corona Sunsets Festival

The Corona Sunsets Festival is a day of food gardens, workshops, artistry, and music.

This year’s lineup includes Purple Disco Machine, DJ Kent, Liquideep, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Sun-El Musician, Zakes Batwini, and more exciting artists across a variety of genres.

More than just a music festival, the event features a Daniel Popper art installation, an opening ceremony with poet, playwright and actor Siphokazi Jonas, live art murals by Pangeaseed Foundation, eco preservation organisations such as We Are Ocean and The Litterboom Project, wellness experiences such as The Nest with Dr. Anesu Mbizvo and a Sound journey with Nkosenathi Koela, a Corona Cero bar and food gardens.

Cost: From R650pp (general admission) | R2 000 (terrace table ticket) | R120pp (Veld & Sea Experience). Tickets can be purchased on Howler.

When: 21 March 2026 | 12 noon – 11pm
Where: Glen Country Club, 1 Victoria Rd, Clifton, Cape Town

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RMB Starlight Classics

The AfroSymphonic RMB Starlight Classics is a diverse showcase of South African talent, collaborating to create musical magic, embracing RMB’s commitment to the creative economy.

This year’s dynamic programme, directed by Darren Hayward and co-hosted by multitalented Katlego Maboe and Steinway artist Charl du Plessis, features Megan Kahts, Levy Sekgapane, Msaki, Arno Carstens, BlackByrd, Pendo Masote, and LAMTA. Also featured are the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

Cost: From R500. Tickets available on Quicket.

When: 13 – 14 March 2026 | gates open at 4pm for 7.30-10.30pm
Where: Vergelegen Wine Farm, Lourensford Rd, Somerset West, Cape Town

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Bazique

Bazique is a unique collaboration of likeminded Cape Town party promoters, hundreds of creatives, musicians, installation artists, performing artists and workshop leaders.

The festival features six music stages, international and local DJs, a myriad of performance artists, spectacular site art installations, large scale stage architecture, pop-up parties, workshops and talks, an incredible, forested location with warm water swimming, spectacular mountain views, sunrises and sunsets.

The community is committed to creating a safe, nurturing space in which partygoers can celebrate art, music, dance, play, love, consciousness evolution, freedom of expression, learning and a shared respect for mother nature.

Cost: From R1250. Tickets available on Howler.

When: 6 – 8 March 2026
Where: Buffalo Drift at Ruigtevlei Farm on R44, near Tulbagh

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival

The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival is an Afrikaans arts festival in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. It happens yearly around March and April over a week, and festival-goers are treated to a programme of all genres of the performing and visual arts presented by some of the country’s finest talents.

The festival is at the forefront of Afrikaans stage productions. New productions are usually first staged at the Klein Karoo Festival before showing anywhere else in the country.

Cost: Event-dependent. Bookings can be made on the website.

When: 28 March – 4 April 2026
Where: Various venues throughout Oudtshoorn

Klein Joostenberg Picnic Garden Braai

Take in the vibes of a warm summer evening at Klein Joostenberg’s upcoming Picnic Garden Braai. With great live music, a delicious variety of braai meats and sides, and a friendly atmosphere, this is the perfect event to take in the late summer energy.

Expect a laid-back garden picnic setting designed for unhurried conversation and relaxed enjoyment. Guests are welcomed with a basket of fresh breads and butter, Klein River Gruberg cheese straws, watermelon and spanspek, as well as smoked snoek with pepperdew dip and baba ganoush to start.

Live music by Brother Man Music adds a warm, rhythmic backdrop while a generous braai-style feast takes centre stage. The grill has a variety of delicious braai classics, and sides are available for every taste palette.

Wine and cold drinks will be served throughout, with berry and vanilla ice cream cups rounding off the experience.

Cost: R445pp | R200 for kids (5 – 11) | Free for kids u4. Bookings can be made via Dineplan, via phone (021 884 4208) or via email ([email protected]).

When: 7 March 2026 | 6.30pm
Where: Klein Joostenberg Farm, Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch

More About the Picnic Garden Braai

March Trash Bash: Mouille Point Beach

The Two Oceans Aquarium heads to Mouille Point on 14 March to do their bit for conservation education, for their monthly Trash Bash event. This is the perfect opportunity for families to come together and learn about the dangers of plastic pollution and the importance of conservation awareness for biodiversity.

The Trash Bash is an initiative dedicated to tackling plastic pollution and raising awareness about the harmful effects it has on marine ecosystems. By rolling up your sleeves and participating, you’re making a real difference for the environment while enjoying a morning at the beach.

Cost: Free

When: 14 March 2026 | 9 am to 11 am
Where: Mouille Point Beach, Cape Town

All About Trash Bash

GALILEO

Visit Galileo Open-Air Cinema

The Galileo Open Air Cinema is bringing all the movie magic you need to kick off those balmy Cape Town evenings under the stars! Experience one of the city’s best outdoor entertainment activities, offering a range of films from blockbusters to family-friendly romps.

This month hosts a variety of movie screenings, from cult classics such as Rocky Horror Picture Show (5 March) and The Silence of the Lambs (12 March), to sing-along favourites such as A Star is Born (13 March) and Mamma Mia! (21 March). Check out the full guide to March movies below.

All the March Screenings at the Galileo

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Children’s Magic Festival by College of Magic

The always popular Children’s Magic Festival, presented by the College of Magic, returns for three unforgettable days of spellbinding holiday fun. This year’s Magical Circus theme invites young adventurers to explore a vibrant world of imagination filled with wonder, laughter and magical surprises around every corner.

Expect enchanting performances, colourful characters and interactive moments that spark curiosity and delight. From astonishing magic, juggling, comedy to playful circus-inspired antics, every experience is designed to captivate little hearts and big smiles.

This festival is specially created for children aged 3 to 8 years and their families, making it the perfect holiday outing to share together.

Each ticket includes:

  • Mystifying, fun and theatrical magic show
  • Self-guided tour of the magic mansion
  • Learn a magical stunt
  • Visit the Carnival of Wonders and play games
  • Walk-around puppeteers, jugglers, clowns and so much more!

Cost: R120 (adult or child) | Special offer – 4 tickets for R440. Tickets available on Quicket.

When: 28 – 30 March 2026
Where: College of Magic, 215 Imam Haron Rd, Claremont, Cape Town

Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival

The 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival is set to support local stories and artistic excellence, while giving a platform to the next generation of theatre makers.

For the past 16 years, the Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival has nurtured numerous artists and writers, making a significant contribution to the theatre landscape. Simultaneously, new audience members have had the chance to experience theatre for the first time. The Festival is a celebration of identity, community, creativity and resilience through inspiring theatre and dynamic storytelling.

The festival features various theatre and music shows, with both public and school screenings.

Cost: R40 – R50 per show. Purchase tickets on Webtickets.

When: 13 – 22 March 2026 | 2.30pm, 4pm or 7pm
Where: Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town

All the Featured Shows at the Festival

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AJABU Cocktail and Spirits Festival

AJABU is a bi-annual, week-long spirits-and-cocktail festival held in both Cape Town and Joburg. Bartenders from some of the finest bars around the world are flown into the country and partnered with local bars, where they join forces to collaborate and create bespoke cocktail menus that celebrate the magic and diversity of South African ingredients and talent.

This season, guests are invited to explore select bars across Cape Town, each offering a signature half-price crafted cocktail (R86) as part of the festival menu. Celebrating collaboration and creativity, globally recognised local distillers, makers, and bar owners as well as international brands have joined forces to curate a series of inspired menus that showcase the very best of Cape Town’s bars, brands and cocktail culture.

Cost: Free entry. Registration required on Quicket.

When: 11 – 15 March 2026
Where: Various venues across Cape Town

Pretty Woman: The Musical

One of the most celebrated on-screen love stories comes to the Cape Town stage with Pretty Woman: The Musical. Brimming with warmth, humour, and romance, this dazzling stage adaptation of the classic 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere unites the very best of Hollywood, Broadway, and pop music by Grammy-Award winning composer and lyricist Bryan Adams, as well as an all-local cast.

When fate brings together unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward, they take a leap of faith on each other, and on love. This uplifting, joy-filled stage adaptation of the beloved film combines love, laughter, nostalgia and chart-topping songs to make each performance an enjoyable trip down memory lane.

Cost: From R280pp to R580pp (From R200pp on Tuesdays), book via Ticketmaster

When: 18 March – 18 April 2026 | Tues to Fri at 7.30pm; Sat at 3pm and 7.30pm; Sun at 2pm and 6pm
Where: Artscape Opera House, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town

All About Pretty Woman

WWF Earth Hour Outdoor Movie Screening

There’s nothing quite like a film under the stars in the evening cool of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. WWF South Africa will be hosting a special cinema experience in one of South Africa’s most beautiful botanical gardens in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute. 

This year’s film is The Lorax – a heart-warming animated adventure with a powerful environmental message. It’s a story about standing up for nature and protecting the world we all share. Settle back with friends and family for a movie and BYO evening picnic, or let one of the food trucks take care of the nibbles for you. Guests are also welcome to bring their own chairs and backrests along for a comfy screening.

Cost: R100pp for adults, R50pp for kids (ages 5 to 18 years). Book via Webtickets

When: 21 March 2026 | Gates open at 5pm
Where: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town

All About the Outdoor Screening

V&A Waterfront Take the Stage Series

Come discover the heartbeat of South African music as emerging artists share their stories through song. The beloved Amphitheatre becomes their canvas, where raw talent meets opportunity in a series of free sunset performances that will move your soul. 

8 March 2026: Deslynn Malotana

Blending soul, jazz, Afrosoul and R&B, Deslynn Malotana delivers deeply personal music with universal resonance. A powerful live performer, she has graced stages including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and Zeitz MOCAA Gucci Gala. With a rich musical lineage and a debut album released in 2025, Deslynn brings warmth, depth and storytelling to the V&A Amphitheatre stage.

22 March 2026: Siya Kawana

Born and bred in Cape Town, Siya Kawana’s musical journey began in the church, where his passion for singing and performance first took root. Trained in African Music Performance, he is an award-winning vocalist and accomplished performer known for blending authentic African sounds with contemporary influences.

When: 8 & 22 March 2026 | 6pm
Where: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre

All About the Take the Stage Series

Last Night of the Proms

The popular charity concert Last Night of the Proms returns to Cape Town City Hall. Presented by the Rotary Club of Wynberg and sponsored by the City of Cape Town, the event raises funds for the club’s selected charities.

Beloved conductor Richard Cock leads the Cape Town Proms Orchestra and massed choirs in a lively programme of light classical favourites, audience participation and traditional Proms pageantry. This year’s theme, “You’ve heard the Bells… Now for the Whistles!”, invites audiences to bring a whistle and join in the fun.

Cost: From R275pp. Tickets available on Computicket.

When: 21 and 22 March 2026 | 21st: 6pm | 22nd: 5pm
Where: Cape Town City Hall, Darling St, Cape Town City Centre

Everything About Last Night of the Proms

Cape Town Cycle Tour

Cape Town Cycle Tour

The Cape Town Cycle Tour takes cyclists on a 109km journey through some of the most beautiful scenery South Africa has to offer.

From the vibrant start line in the heart of Cape Town, cyclists weave along the stunning Cape Peninsula, with the ocean on one side and towering mountains on the other.

The route takes cyclists past the Cape Town Castle, through Nelson Mandela Boulevard, past UCT and Newlands Forest and up the steep Wynberg Hill into Simonstown. Then, the cyclists drag up to Smitswinkel and the entrance to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, traverse through Scarborough and Misty Cliffs, and take on Fishhoek going into the Chapman’s Peak/Suikerbossie double-feature.

The ride ends with a journey through Bakoven, Camp’s Bay, Clifton and Sea Point. The cycling tour also offers a 42km route for those looking to take on a bit of a lighter challenge. This newer addition provides the same exhilarating experience of cycling on fully closed roads while showcasing the beautiful scenery Cape Town is famous for.

Entries are still open, but if you prefer to watch from the sidelines, choose a spot along the route to cheer on the cyclists.

Cost: R1240pp (South African entrants) | R1 400 (African entrants outside of SA) | R1 700pp (International entrants) | R500pp (42km). Entry on the website.

When: 8 March 2026 | from 6am
Where: Start at The Grand Parade Precinct, Strand Street, Cape Town

Alan Committee: An Iliad

Multi-award wining actor, Alan Committie, returns to the Baxter theatre to play “Poet” in Lisa Peterson’s An Iliad.

War has never been ancient history. An Iliad brings Homer’s legendary tale crashing into the present – not as a museum piece, but as a living, urgent act of storytelling. In this stripped-back, electrifying stage work, a single Poet and a live musician (the Muse, played by Charl Johan Lingenfelder) summon the Trojan War in real time, asking a simple, unsettling question: why do we keep telling this story – and why do we keep living it?

Cost: R220 – R270. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: 24 February – 14 March 2026 | 7.30pm | Sat matinee at 3pm
Where: Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Rd, Rondebosch

Visit Nobu Cape Town for the New Lunch Experience

Nobu Cape Town is set to open its doors to a new daytime experience: lunch, served for the very first time this month, and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can now enjoy the classic Nobu experience throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a seat either in the beautiful double-volume space, or on the outdoor terrace, and taste a variety of Nobu classics and new additions, paired with delicious cocktails.

Nobu Cape Town opens for lunch from 13 March 2026, and is available every weekend. Bookings for Nobu can be made on the website.

When: From 13 March 2026 | Friday, Saturday and Sunday | 12 noon – 3pm
Where: Nobu, One & Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

All About the New Nobu Lunch Experience

Busiswa Zwele, Onako Poswayo and Lithetha Dywili in Masambeni (photo by Lubabalo Mbaleki)

Magnet Theatre Family Festival

Magnet Theatre has been creating exceptional theatre experiences for the under-7 age group for the past 13 years. The groups focuses on educating and enchanting little ones with performances that incorporate song, catchy rhythms and playful physicality, sparking imagination and encouraging empathy.

This year’s Magnet Theatre Family Festival plays are directed by Jennie Reznek and Jayne Batzofin, both recognized for their innovative, engaging and award-winning work for young children. The actors have been specially trained to make plays for this age group, creating short and delightful experiences using physical play and the universal language of the body. The shows also include innovative designs by Asiphe Lili and Rebecca Foot.

Cost: R60 for adults | R40 for kids. Purchase tickets on Webtickets.

When: 13 and 14 March 2026 | 10am – 11.30am
Where: Magnet Theatre, Unit 1, Old Match Factory, Lower Main Road, Observatory

See All the Performances Here

Norval Jan events

Visit the Norval Foundation

The Norval Foundation is one of the premier art galleries in Cape Town, showcasing a variety of African and South African art. This month sees a variety of events taking place for both adults and kids.

21 March: Pilates in the Garden

Visit the Norval Foundation for a one-hour pilates experience, surrounded by the beautiful Sculpture Garden. Bring your own mat and enjoy a coffee on the deck afterwards.

Cost: R100. Book on Webtickets.
When: 21 March 2026 | 9am

21 March: Irma Stern Still Life Workshop

Be inspired by the iconic artworks of Irma Stern in this hands-on workshop. Enjoy a brief introduction to the exhibition and a live oil pastel demonstration centred around a vibrant green vase in bloom that sits on Irma Stern’s iconic dining room table.

Cost: R450. Book on Webtickets.
When: 21 March 2026 | 10am

30 March – 2 April: Norval Foundation Holiday Programme

The dynamic series of workshops are all designed to keep the little ones engaged, inspired, and creative during the school break. The programme is designed for all skill levels, and features hands-on workshops led by experienced art educators. See the full list of workshops here.

Cost: R295 per workshop. Book on Webtickets.
When: 30 March – 2 April 2026 | 10am daily

Everything About Norval Foundation

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